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News|TransportBus crashes in Brazil’s Alagoas state, killing at least 16 peopleSurvivors, including a seriously injured child, taken to hospital as state governor declares three days of mourning.

A bus traveling back from a religious festival in northeast Brazil experienced a severe accident, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 individuals, including four children. The incident occurred when the bus veered off the road on a curve and…

SBy Stephen GaleFeb 04, 20261 min read

A bus traveling back from a religious festival in northeast Brazil experienced a severe accident, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 individuals, including four children. The incident occurred when the bus veered off the road on a curve and overturned.

The vehicle was carrying approximately 60 passengers when it overturned in the rural area of Alagoas state on Tuesday. This accident led to some passengers being ejected from the bus, while others remained trapped beneath the wreckage.

The Alagoas regional government released a statement confirming that the deceased included seven women, five men, and four children. The investigation into the accident is ongoing and has been described as "highly complex."

The bus had been returning from events celebrating Our Lady of Candelaria, a religious festival held in the state of Ceara, attracting numerous participants annually on February 2.

The incident occurred when the bus veered off the road on a curve and overturned.
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Colonel Andre Madeiro, director of the Alagoas Aviation Department, which assisted in the rescue operations, stated, "The bus went off the road on a curve, overturned, and some people were thrown out. Some were trapped under the vehicle. It was a very bad accident, even atypical."

Images from the crash site depict a heavily damaged bus lying on its side, with injured passengers awaiting assistance. Survivors, including a severely injured child, were transported to a hospital and are currently receiving medical treatment.

The state government has declared three days of mourning in response to this tragic event. Governor Paulo Dantas expressed condolences to the victims' families and friends.

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Brazil frequently experiences deadly road accidents. In October, a similar incident in the state of Pernambuco resulted in 17 fatalities when a driver lost control of a bus. According to the Ministry of Transportation, over 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil in 2024. Notably, in December 2024, a collision between a passenger bus and a truck in Minas Gerais state resulted in at least 32 fatalities.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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